The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has expressed readiness to partner with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to strengthen links between academia and industry and promote the use of Nigerian research for economic development.

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 6,035 parcels of suspected cannabis, popularly known as “Ghana Loud,” alongside 2,339 bags of foreign parboiled rice and other prohibited goods with a total duty-paid value of N3.57 billion.

Some Nigerians commit the delusional sin of believing that once a state institution has the word “independent” prefixed to its name, it is, indeed, independent. They believe that critical state agencies created by statute or the Constitution to ensure security and law and order, to guarantee justice and rule of law, to safeguard electoral integrity and […]

OSOGBO — The Accord Party has appealed to the European Union (EU) to monitor the political situation in Osun State and use its diplomatic influence to promote a peaceful and credible governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The party made the appeal in a letter dated August 12, 2026, and addressed to Gautier Migot, Head of […]

Nigeria has failed the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second conse cutive year, with the U.S Department of State saying the country made no significant progress in improving its financial management and opening up its public finances in 2025.

By Chioma Obinna Medical and dental lecturers under the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) on Thursday issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government to resolve their outstanding salary and allowance demands by August 31 or face a strike that could cripple medical training nationwide. The association’s Emergency National Executive Council (E-NEC), […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A Professor of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Salisu Abubakar, has called for the formal recognition of human resources as assets in financial reporting, saying the rapid transformation driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has rendered the traditional accounting approach increasingly inadequate. Abubakar made the […]

By Hadiza Yusuf The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has said community ownership is critical to sustaining climate resilience and environmental projects across Northern Nigeria. The National Project Coordinator of ACReSAL, Abdulhamid Umar, stated this on Wednesday in Kano during a stakeholders’ engagement on the accelerated implementation of the Strategic Catchment Management Plan […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Imo State governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, Hon. Ifeanyi Thaddaus Ezeagu, has challenged Nigerian youths to reject political manipulation, violence and hopelessness, urging them to take their rightful place in shaping the future of the country. Ezeagu, in a message to mark International Youth Day, said the time had […]

By Chioma Obinna The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, NOHIL, Lagos, in collaboration with Steps2Walk and the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation, GHCTF, has commenced a specialised foot and ankle surgical training and free medical outreach aimed at expanding access to quality orthopaedic care and reducing the burden of untreated foot deformities in Nigeria. The […]

The ADC expressed concern that such an action could be intended to disrupt its campaign and election-day activities, particularly Aregbesola’s role in coordinating the party’s efforts.

…Calls for uniform policies, enforcement during political campaigns By Emmanuel Elebeke Advertising industry expert, High Chief T.O.E. Ekechi, has called for greater harmonisation of regulatory frameworks governing Nigeria’s outdoor advertising industry to promote clarity, fairness and professional practice. Ekechi made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 41st Annual General Meeting of the […]

Following the successful announcement of its Guinness World Record attempt, Rixel Studios has officially unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for its upcoming feature film, Black Market. Written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed, and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, Black Market will be released in Lagos, Nigeria on September 26, 2026 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.In collaboration with Filmone Studios, […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Award-winning international gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, recently thrilled thousands of worshippers in Suriname, South America, during a live concert that brought together a large number of young people. The concert was marked by music, worship and memorable moments, with many attendees responding to the message of the Gospel and giving their lives […]

The E-waste Producers Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON) and E-Terra Technologies Ltd have entered into a collaborative agreement aimed at finding practical and sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s growing electronic waste (e-waste) challenge.